I am reposting this - although you probably all read it when it was first  posted  in early September - note #6 in particular.  A couple of people have already missed 3 workouts since Thanksgiving (before that doesn't count as the sessions were on Thursdays).

1.    The 22 week season is  periodized to peak and end in early February.  It will build from week to week.  Although training ends in mid February, there will likely be at least 6 more weeks of great skiing after that for group outings.

2.    Each weekly workout and a generic plan of other timely workouts for that week will be posted on the website . We can arrange a group meeting for those who wish to have help personalizing the plans.

3.    There will be 3 or 4 casual and fun time trials.

4.    There will be one (or more)all-day clinic (including both skate and classic) at Nakkertok in January.

5.    An epic ski is planned for Dec 27, in lieu of a workout.  In addition to scenery and a party afterwards, there will be components of a workout embedded into the long ski. Potluck to follow at my house.

6.     There is a $15.00 fee to join, (enough to cover  website costs, keep my coaching credentials up to date and purchase small amounts of equipment).  After some deliberating, I have decided not to be “locked in” by charging  for each workout. <strong><span style="color: #000000;">However if anyone  misses a total of 3 Friday workouts, then there will be a $10 penalty fee for any workout missed after that. </span></strong> If anyone misses 3 Fridays in a row and is not ill or traveling, they will be asked if they want to continue with the group.   Members are welcome to bring a guest, but the guest  must pay $10.  If you know you will be missing many of the sessions, please consider whether you really want to join this group.

7.     Membership for Friday Dryland and Ski Training will be capped at around 20, with first dibs to those who participated in the dryland and ski training last year.  If a member offers some skills which I can use I may accept one or two more!

8.     Each participant is required to contribute volunteer time and effort on behalf of the group.  See the  <a href="http://www.sofits.ca/co-op">CO-OP</a>  link for some ideas.